American Nursing Association Take Action for Health Blood Pressure
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About Blood Pressure
Controlling Your Blood Pressure
Setting a BP Goal
A Guide for Talking with Your Health Care Provider
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The ANA's Take Action for Healthy BP Tour
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Discussion Guide


Make Talking to Your Health Care Professional Easier
Print this page and take it with you to your health care professional. It's a good way of starting a discussion about your high blood pressure (hypertension) and treatment. Find out what a healthier blood pressure reading is for you and discuss making that your blood pressure goal.


Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional

What is my current blood pressure?
Enter the blood pressure reading here:
Systolic
Diastolic
   
What is a healthy blood pressure goal for me?
Enter the healthy blood pressure goal set by you and your health care professional:
Systolic
Diastolic

Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to reduce my blood pressure further?

Are there any dietary changes I can make to further reduce my blood pressure?

If I am not at my healthy blood pressure goal, would taking a medication help lower my blood pressure?

If I am not at my healthy blood pressure goal, but on medication, would switching medications or adding a new medication help?

How often should my blood pressure be checked?

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